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Temporary Bailey bridge over Sunkoshi River at Phoksingtar commences operations
This bridge was erected following the destruction of the motorable concrete bridge due to flooding. The bridge connects Lichkiramche in Khotehang Rural Municipality-9, Khotang, with Ampatar in Rautamai Rural Municipality-5, Udayapur.
Jan 11, 2026
One killed in truck–motorcycle collision
One killed in truck–motorcycle collision
Jan 11, 2026
Local govt announces financial incentive to boost decli...
Local govt announces financial incentive to boost decli...
Jan 11, 2026
Nepali Army pays tribute to its founder and nation buil...
Nepali Army pays tribute to its founder and nation buil...
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Women Leadership Conclave calls for inclusive, green and women-led growth
Women Leadership Conclave calls for inclusive, green and wom...
The FWEAN conference brought prominent women leaders from South Asia, China and the UAE to foster dialogue, collaboration, and women's empowerment.
Jul 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Rasuwa flood update: 16 vehicles found, rescue and repair efforts ongoing
Rasuwa flood update: 16 vehicles found, rescue and repair ef...
Government authorities have recovered eight electric vehicles (EVs) and eight containers that went missing during the flash flood in Rasuwa’s Lende River on July 8.
Jul 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Over 25,000 families at risk of floods and landslides in Chitwan
Over 25,000 families at risk of floods and landslides in Chi...
A total of 25,733 households, affecting over 128,665 people, could be impacted across the district’s seven local units. Rapti Municipality faces the highest risk, with 10,109 households and over 50,000 residents identified as vulnerable.
Jul 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Man killed in suspected tiger attack in Chitwan
Man killed in suspected tiger attack in Chitwan
An elderly man from Khairahani Municipality-13, Chitwan, who had gone to collect grass in the Kumroj Buffer Zone Community Forest, was found dead following a suspected tiger attack.
Jul 11, 2025
SOCIETY, POLITICS
PM urges timely marriage and childbirth as Nepal sees declining fertility rate
PM urges timely marriage and childbirth as Nepal sees declin...
Expressing concern over declining birth rates, he said public awareness campaigns discouraging large families have had the unintended effect of people choosing to remain childless.
Jul 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Another corruption case filed against former NITC Chief Paudel
Another corruption case filed against former NITC Chief Paud...
A total of seven individuals, including Paudel, have been charged at the Special Court.
Jul 11, 2025
SOCIETY, POLITICS
Former minister Balaram Gharti Magar passes away
Former minister Balaram Gharti Magar passes away
RPP leader served as minister 11 times, known for simplicity and integrity
Jul 11, 2025
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Studying Abroad: Are academics becoming an afterthought for Nepali students?
Studying Abroad: Are academics becoming an afterthought for...
“I wanted my children to get a good education,” he said. “Everyone says it's better to study in a foreign university because of the difference in the quality of education in comparison to Nepali universities.”
Jul 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Teen drowns while swimming in Budhi Rapti river
Teen drowns while swimming in Budhi Rapti river
According to police, Lamsal was swept away while trying to retrieve his slipper that was carried by the current.
Jul 11, 2025
SOCIETY, ECONOMY
Bhotekoshi floods damage over 10 hydropower projects
Bhotekoshi floods damage over 10 hydropower projects
Flooding in the Lehende River (Bhotekoshi), which enters Nepal from Tibet, China, has damaged more than 10 hydropower projects—both under construction and operational—in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts.
Jul 11, 2025